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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 | I’m looking at purchasing a 50 Chevy 3100 that has no motor or transmission..I have a 235 engine with a bellhousing from a 57 car. l am hoping to find a 3 speed manual transmission since truck has column shifter. My question is can I use that bellhousing? I believe I have the flywheel and starter from car. Would l be able to get my stomp starter to work on that bellhousing? What other problems will arise? Thanks,Rick | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Car and truck bellhousings are noticeably different- - - the -motor mounts won't interchange, and there aren't any bolt holes on the car part to mount the foot starter linkage. Your 1950 truck uses mounts that are basically vertical. In 1954, the trucks switched to a 45 degree angled mount, so you'll need to find a 1953 or earlier truck housing, or switch to a 54-up firewall area crossmember with the angled mounts.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 | Thanks Jerry I kinda suspected that was the answer. I was hoping I was wrong.I guess the search will be on for a 216 bellhousing. Thanks again,Rick | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 223 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 223 | wvstovebolt....check your PM
Mike
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Rick, If Mike "kades51" can't help you out, post an ad in the Truck Parts Wanted forum. Some other Bolters may be able to help or offer tips on a source near you. If you can, let us know whereabouts in WV you might be as it could help in locating something closer to you. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 34 | Dan,I think Mike is going to help me out with a bell housing. I will still need to get transmission. I live near Clarksburg,Wv,that’s north central part of the state. Thanks for the advice
Rick | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 | Rick, Check out the Swap Meet's Truck Parts For Sale forum as I think there are a couple of 1950 3 speeds being offered in there currently. If one of those doesn't fit your need, post an ad in the Truck Parts Wanted. In the meantime, when I get a chance I will see what may be out there in your neck of the woods and will let you know if I find anything.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Mike DID help Rick and sent the parts. Mike suggested he send a donation to the site as his "thanks." The check is on its way. On behalf of The Collective, thank you both!! 
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